Housekeeper INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Rhyl

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 29,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales seeks a dedicated ward support role to assist ward managers in running the unit and supporting the nursing team.

The role involves maintaining high standards, stock control, drug handling with Pharmacy, and ensuring a safe, well-organised environment for patients and staff. Welsh language ability is desirable, and a commitment to BCU values is essential.

Qualifications

Meets essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.
Order stock and maintain stock control.
Report equipment needing repair to EBME.
Order drugs from Pharmacy and check dates.
Display posters to indicate waste categorisation.
Communicate on all levels and work as a team.
Demonstrate good IT skills.
Demonstrate excellent organisation and coordinating skills.
Work independently and prioritise workload.
Adhere to BCU values.

Skills

IT skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Communication

Tools

Stock control software

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This is a full time permanent post.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The main element of the role is to support ward managers in the running of the unit, together with the other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the Departmental Sister or Nurse in Charge.

The post holder will be required to work closely with the nursing team and other departments. They will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies in liaison with the Ward Managers.

The post holder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services department.

Main duties of the job

The position involves maintaining the high standards the role demands. The successful candidate will possess:

To ensure a clean and tidy environment for patients and visitors.
To order stock and maintain stock control.
Report equipment that needs repair and maintenance to EBME.
Order drugs from Pharmacy and put away, checking dates and taking out of date drugs back to pharmacy.
To be aware of any changes to waste categorisation etc and make sure all staff aware by displaying posters.
Ability to communicate on all levels and work as a team.
Good IT skills.
Excellent organisation and coordinating skills.
Be able to work independently and prioritise work.
Adhere to BCU values.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential Criteria